Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional I
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY 12305
Hybrid
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
110 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,800.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Starting the certification process with this Direct Support Provider (DSP) I microcredential! Direct Support Professionals support and advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities. This microcredential, the first in a series of three, is designed to recognize and elevate this important profession. The DSP I microcredential provides the education, skills and training necessary to earn national certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Thanks to a partnership with the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), limited time grant funding is available to pay for your tuition, fees, books, course materials, NADSP credentialing, and educational support. Eligible students who complete each microcredential and certification can earn $750 stipends. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and prepares existing DSPs for advancement.
A hybrid microcredential from SUNY Schenectady County Community College (110 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Schenectady County Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional I Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Code of Ethics
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Safety
Person-Centered Practices
Health and Wellness
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
Employer Tuition Assistance (Employer Sponsored)
Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.
Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.